Costco Shenzhen Day Tour from Hong Kong — Cross-Border Shopping

At a Glance

Solo package	HK$680 / Klook HK$580
2-person package	HK$880 / Klook HK$760 (HK$380 each)
4-person package	HK$1,520 / Klook HK$1,200 (HK$300 each)
Includes	Cross-border charter + temporary Costco membership + 4-hour shopping window
Departure	Lo Wu / Futian / Shenzhen Bay
Total time	8 hours (immigration included)

1. Why go to Costco Shenzhen

Costco is the US members-only warehouse club. Hong Kong has no Costco — and that's the single biggest reason HK residents make the day-trip to Shenzhen. The Longhua store opened in 2024 and is the only Costco in South China, just an hour from the HK border.

Why it's worth the trip:

• Lower prices: detergent, snacks, alcohol and electronics run 30–50% cheaper than HK;
• Bulk packs: a 5L jug of olive oil is just ¥198 (the equivalent in HK is HK$350);
• Exclusive brands: Costco's own Kirkland Signature is consistently strong;
• Returns policy: 90 days, no-questions-asked (even if you've used it).

2. Top 10 must-buys for HK shoppers

1. Kirkland vitamins / supplements — 50% off HK pricing;
2. Korean seaweed snacks — bulk packs ¥50 vs HK$80;
3. Beef / salmon — Australian beef ¥168/kg vs HK$280;
4. Detergent / dish soap — 5L jugs cheaper than 1L in HK;
5. 5L olive oil — ¥198 vs HK$350;
6. Swiss chocolate — bulk multipacks;
7. Wine and spirits — Kirkland-branded ¥88–188;
8. Electronics — Dyson vacuums roughly ¥1,000 cheaper than in HK;
9. Baby formula / nappies — bulk packs;
10. Rotisserie chicken / pizza — ¥48 for a whole roast chicken, the best in-store deal.

3. The day's flow (8 hours)

1. 09:00 HK meet-up — Lo Wu / Futian / Shenzhen Bay control point;
2. 09:30–10:30 — immigration plus pre-clearance;
3. 10:30–11:30 — charter to Costco Longhua;
4. 11:30–15:30 — 4-hour shopping window (Costco rotisserie chicken for lunch);
5. 15:30–16:30 — charter back to the border;
6. 16:30–17:30 — immigration back into HK.

4. Customs notes

• HKID + Mainland Travel Permit (or passport): original required;
• HK duty-free allowance: HK$5,000 per person per trip (above that you'll be assessed);
• Banned: fresh fruit, fresh meat, plants (HK customs is strict);
• Liquids: 5L max per item, reasonable personal quantities;
• Electronics: 1 large item duty-free + 1 carry-on item.

5. The membership card explained

Costco is members-only. Three options:

• Klook tour: temporary card included — same-day only, no annual fee;
• Gold Star membership: ¥299/year, valid at any Costco in China;
• Business membership: ¥599/year, lets you make purchases on behalf of staff.

If you plan to make repeat trips to Shenzhen for shopping, the annual card pays back fast. The Klook tour is HK$50 (~¥45) more, so the card breaks even after about half a year.

6. Best time to go

• Weekday mornings: lightest crowds;
• Avoid: Saturday mornings + public holidays (60+ min checkout queues);
• Avoid: late December (Christmas + Spring Festival run-up).

7. How to save money

• Pre-book on Klook: HK$100 off the solo package;
• Group of 4: HK$300/person vs HK$580 solo — save HK$280;
• Buy the annual card: pays for itself within a year for regulars;
• Beat the per-card limits: some items cap at 2–3 per card — split orders across people in your group;
• Avoid impulse bulk-buys: the Costco bulk packs only save money if you actually use them.

8. Practical tips

• Bring: travel permit / passport, shopping bags (Costco doesn't supply any);
• Payment: VISA, Mastercard, Alipay and WeChat Pay accepted;
• Big bags: the package includes vehicle storage but no porter service;
• Returns: not on the day (you'd have to come back); online orders have a 90-day free-return window;
• Children: welcome — there's a food court inside to take a break.

9. Why book through us

• Cross-border charter + membership card + 4-hour shop, all in;
• No need to figure out public transport or immigration on your own;
• Group rates from HK$300 per person;
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead;
• Customer service in Chinese, English and Japanese.

From HK$380 · Book on Klook now →